Virgin Card Same number

reclusive46

Hello there,
I just added my wife as an additional card holder on my virgin credit card. How come her card number is the same as mine?

_Andy_

Because it's the same account and therefore same card number

stclair

*rolls eyes*

reclusive46

Well on my Amex they are all different. This doesn't seem very secure. if one gets lost then are they not all at risk?

stclair

You may find the CV2 will be different on the back of the card.

If you have any concerns contact them:

Card servicing and lost or stolen cards - 0800 015 0306
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

reclusive46

The CV2 numbers are identical as well. Seems very unsafe to me but if thats their rules?

stclair

reclusive46 wrote: »

The CV2 numbers are identical as well. Seems very unsafe to me but if thats their rules?

If that's the rules you'll just have to live with it.....

Contact them they maybe able to arrange something for you....

scottishblondie

If one gets lost and you report it then I would imagine that both cards will be cancelled and new ones issued.

leicsmarkyr

Virgin which is 'issued' by MBNA Europe do not give different card numbers. So if you have a primary and additional they both have the same card number and data associated them. Initially they are the same PINs but you can change them to be different when you get the cards.

It means that when lose a card, both are classed as lost as same number and therefore you get two new cards.



Some issuers do have the ability to give different card numbers for their products, e.g. Lloyds, Sygma

EarthBoy

Giving additional cardholders the same card no. as the main cardholder is the usual arrangement. Some banks do issue them with different card numbers, but they are in the minority.